MOT Status
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114,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to top off differential. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light half red half white. (4.5.4 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing going to steering damper. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt going to steering joints. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt going to steering joints. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Both front and both rear tyres are deteriorated and perished.
Both front and both rear tyres are heavily perished on the side walls.
Both rear tyres deteriorating around outer tyre wall.
Both rear tyres showing signs of wear around inner tyre edge.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front spot light lens damaged.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front spot light not working.
The rear cross-member corroded.
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe end. (1.1.11 (c))
Both rear tyres deteriorating around outer tyre wall.
Both rear tyres showing signs of wear around inner tyre edge.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front spot light lens damaged.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front spot light not working.
The rear cross-member corroded.
Nearside Front spot light lens damaged.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front spot light not working.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush replace (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush replace (2.7.4)
Chassis rear cross member rusty.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Chassis rear cross member rusty.
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
centre brake lamp inop
rear diff pinion seal slight leak
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
centre brake lamp inop
rear diff pinion seal slight leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle wet at time of test
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PL06 XNM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL06 XNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was PL06 XNM registered?
PL06 XNM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2006.
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